Great read. So many parallels in my own life. The realization that there were NO Black actors in the popular 70s shows of my youth is disheartening to say the least. I’m sure it’s why I love all things Black… I see us more deeply, as an adult, in the important places where I saw us so beautifully then… church, school, my family, and my community. I love us.
Man, listen....I can relate to this on SO MANY LEVELS!! Thankfully, I had a grandmother who was coal black and absolutely GORGEOUS!! She, along with my parents, made it a POINT for me to accept and love myself....I can't lie, it was hard sometimes, and even when my "besties," even though they weren't being disrespectful or mean, made particular comments, I KNEW I was the "baddie" in the bunch!! THANK YOU for this post!!! <3
Great read. So many parallels in my own life. The realization that there were NO Black actors in the popular 70s shows of my youth is disheartening to say the least. I’m sure it’s why I love all things Black… I see us more deeply, as an adult, in the important places where I saw us so beautifully then… church, school, my family, and my community. I love us.
Man, listen....I can relate to this on SO MANY LEVELS!! Thankfully, I had a grandmother who was coal black and absolutely GORGEOUS!! She, along with my parents, made it a POINT for me to accept and love myself....I can't lie, it was hard sometimes, and even when my "besties," even though they weren't being disrespectful or mean, made particular comments, I KNEW I was the "baddie" in the bunch!! THANK YOU for this post!!! <3
I love that picture of you! Your smile is so cute!
Nailed it Nupe; been on this soap box so long it feels like quick(slow) sand.